Disney Princesses to welcome Merida into fold at Magic Kingdom

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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel

Merida, the young heroine in the Disney-Pixar film "Brave," is joining the official ranks of Disney Princesses, and Walt Disney World is marking the occasion with a brief ceremony at Magic Kingdom on Saturday.

As one of the theme park's Limited Time Magic offerings, the 10 other Disney Princesses will gather at Cinderella Castle to welcome Merida into the royal court at 9:30 a.m. (For those keeping score at home, the current Disney Princesses — which is primarily a marketing and merchandising designation — include Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana and Rapunzel.)

The event is included in regular Magic Kingdom admission. Park hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday.